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nourarifai's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book is more a short story, or a short letter. It broke my heart.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
kikifabu's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide and War
ksuazo94's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, and War
d0505's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, and War
ninahuynh's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Great imagery and powerful words. The story is a sad and unfortunate one, and Housseini really knows how to capture and utilize empathy to convey such strong emotions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, and War
lindasoderlundd's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Xenophobia
im_a_toothfairy's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The illustrations are beautiful. The poem flow well, and it was a very sad, good book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Genocide
Moderate: War
jcstokes95's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Less a poem and more an actual prayer. This is very slight and impactful. It feels like a reaching back to better times for safety. It's also filled the kind of hope that is less inspirational and more brought on by terror. The real standout here are Dan William's incredible illustrations which really transport you into the nostalgia and terror throughout.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Death and Violence
sadiaa's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Inspired by the drowning of a 3 year old Syrian refugee, this story is simple yet heartbreaking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Violence, and War